Cantonese Ginger Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy
A fast Cantonese-style shrimp stir-fry with crisp organic baby bok choy and sweet July corn for a bright WA-summer weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off12 oz $6.00
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Organic Baby Bok Choy12 oz, halved lengthwise or quartered if large $2.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob1 ear, kernels cut off $0.50
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Green Onions2, sliced; whites and greens separated $1.19
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Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger1 tablespoon finely minced $3.99
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice1/2 cup dry $3.69
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Garlic2 cloves, minced
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon, divided
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons
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Oyster sauce1 tablespoon
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Rice vinegar1 teaspoon
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon
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Sugar1/2 teaspoon
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Toasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon
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Water1/4 cup for sauce, plus rice cooking water
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs mostly clear, then cook it with 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt; simmer covered for about 15 minutes, turn off the heat, and let it steam 5 minutes while you prep the stir-fry.
- Pat the shrimp very dry; halve or quarter the baby bok choy, cut the corn kernels from the cob, mince the ginger and garlic, and separate the white and green parts of the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot; add 1/2 tablespoon oil, then stir-fry the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and curled. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the pan, then stir-fry the ginger, garlic, and green onion whites for 20 seconds until fragrant; add the baby bok choy and corn and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the bok choy stems are crisp-tender.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened; add a splash of water if the sauce tightens too much.
- Fluff the rice, spoon it into two shallow bowls, top with the shrimp and baby bok choy stir-fry, and finish with sliced green onion tops.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $11–$14 using the listed shrimp, bok choy, corn, green onions, ginger, and rice
Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with lean protein, vegetables, and moderate carbohydrates from rice.
Drink pairing: Pair with chilled jasmine tea or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to match the ginger, garlic, and sweet shrimp.